| 单词 | omnibus train |
| 释义 | > as lemmasomnibus train omnibus train n. [ < omnibus n. + train n.2, after French train omnibus (1838); compare Italian treno omnibus (1875)] an urban or regional train used for short journeys, typically stopping at all the stations on its route. ΘΚΠ society > travel > rail travel > rolling stock > [noun] > train > passenger train > stopping at some or all stations slow train1838 omnibus train1846 way train1846 stopping train1854 stopper1969 1846 Sci. Amer. 28 Nov. 77/2 It is also proposed to establish railway omnibus trains in those thoroughfare streets where the telegraphic wires are arranged. 1893 M. Symonds Doge's Farm 164 We..were advised..to travel to Padua by the ordinary omnibus train, and let the specials go by. 1946 G. Millar Horned Pigeon xvi. 235 The ‘omnibus’ trains..dithered along, stopping at every small station. 1974 M. P. Strohl Europe's High Speed Trains i. 6 One must often change from a regional omnibus train to the TGV in order to connect with Paris. < as lemmas |
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